‘LEGO Bricktales’ Quest Review – VR Brick-building Done Right

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LEGO Bricktales may not be a VR-native, as it was first released on flatscreen last year, but this Quest-exclusive port makes a pretty solid case that lego brick-building not only works in VR, but is something anyone can do for hours on end—even in the face of a pretty kid-focused story.

How to Measure Your IPD and Why It’s Important for VR & AR Headsets

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IPD stands for interpupillary distance—which simply means the distance between the center of your eyes. It’s important to know your IPD when it comes to VR and AR headsets because headsets can be adjusted to match your IPD for optimal image quality and comfort. Knowing your IPD is important for understanding which headsets are most suitable for your eyes. Luckily you can easily and automatically measure your IPD if you have a recent iPhone or iPad Pro, or use one of several simple measurement methods.

16 Tips, Tricks, & Settings to Get the Most Out of Quest 3

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Quest 3 is here and comes with a bunch of quite helpful but often hidden features (most of which will also work on Quest 2!). Here’s a breakdown of tips and tricks you’ll definitely want to know.

Steam VR Fest Serves Up Deep Discounts on Top PC VR Titles

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Steam VR Fest is in full swing, offering deep discounts on PC VR titles that may just give you another pretty valid reason to stay indoors this winter.

Creator of Indie Breakout ‘Braid’ Building Roomscale VR Game With ‘no concessions for stationary play’

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Jonathan Blow, the creator of one of indie gaming’s fomative successes, Braid, has begun hiring a team to develop his first VR game.

Propaganda Sim ‘Not for Broadcast’ Coming to PSVR 2 in December

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Critically-acclaimed propaganda simulator Not for Broadcast VR is finally headed to PSVR 2 this month.

Former ‘SUPERHOT VR’ Devs Announce Miniature ‘Toy Trains’ Game for All Major Headsets

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Something Random, a new studio founded by the creators of Superhot VR (2017), announced a pint-sized train simulator game simply called Toy Trains.

Valve Launches ‘Steam Link’ on Quest for a Direct Connection to SteamVR

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Valve today released its first-ever application on one of Meta’s VR platforms. Steam Link allows users to quickly and easily connect their Quest headset wirelessly to SteamVR to play PC VR or flatscreen PC content.

Varjo XR-4 Will Get a SteamVR Tracking Variant and Sell Direct to Prosumers

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Varjo just announced its latest headset, the XR-4, and while the company is primarily continuing to target high-end enterprise use-cases, this is the first headset in their ‘XR’ series that they will sell directly to consumers and without a hefty annual fee that was once required to use the headset.

Quest 2 is Vastly Outselling Quest 3 so Far This Holiday on Amazon

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Quest 2 (left), Quest 3 (right) | Based on images courtesy Meta

With such an alluring price point on Quest 2 during the Black Friday period, it makes sense the headset would sell more than Quest 3. But what will it mean for the company’s effort to make mixed reality the main selling proposition of its headsets?

Vrgineers Secures $6M to Accelerate Wide-FOV VR for Enterprise

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Vrgineers, the US-Czech company known for its wide-FOV PC VR headsets for enterprise, announced it’s secured a $6 million Series A investment.

HTC Launches Inside-out ‘Vive Ultimate Tracker’ for $200

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First revealed at GDC 2023 earlier this year, HTC has now launched its long-awaited inside-out tracking accessory, which is now dubbed the Vive Ultimate Tracker.

‘Attack on Titan VR’ for Quest Delayed Again, Now Expected in Late 2024

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Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable was announced by Japan-based studio UNIVRS late last year, promising to bring the anime’s high-flying action to VR for the first time. Now the studio says it’s delaying release on Quest again, now targeting launch sometime in the second half of 2024.

‘Rainbow Six Siege’ Inspired Team Shooter ‘Breachers’ Delayed on PSVR 2

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Triangle Factory announced its squad-based shooter Breachers (2023) was set to arrive on PSVR 2 this month, however the studio says the game will be delayed, as it’s currently held up in Sony’s quality assurance (QA) process.

Varjo Reveals XR-4 Headset, Claiming Mixed Realty Visuals “indistinguishable from natural sight”

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Varjo has announced its latest high-end enterprise headset, the XR-4. The company is going all out on the headset’s mixed reality capabilities, saying that the view of the outside world as seen through the headset is “indistinguishable” from how the world appears with your own eyes.

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